Kezza Wow can't believe your travelling days are coming to an end! the last 6 months have gone so fast! its actually quite scary how fast its flown by! so glad you both had the time of your lives and have so many good memories! its made me think about going travelling myself! Take care of yourselves! Hope to see you soon Rich! i hope you will have time in your hectic life to fit me in! keep in touch! Lots of love Kezza x x x

Vivien & Michael Hi Beth & Rich Have not looked at your blog for a long time, but it makes amazing and interesting reading - look forward to going to South America one day! the photos are brilliant and give a good idea of what you have seen. Naomi is now in Byron bay and will be going to Fraser Island etc. Spoke to Louise earlier - can't believe that you will be home next week! Look forward to seeing you and enjoy the last few days of your fantastic trip. XXX Vivien & Michael

Laura Hey im in France. Got internet access in the halls, they are ok, just a bit old fashioned. Really warm as the heatings on all the time. Going to explore the area today. See you soon x x

Max Happy New Year to you both!! As ever, your journal whisks me away from my little desk in grey, rainy Dronny and off to exciting places! Thanks for sharing your adventures - you must get it all printed off and made into a proper book. Love Max

Suzy (tink) Hey guys just wanted to wish you both a happy new year. Been reading your journal entries and I'm so jealous! Glad ur both having such an amazing adventure and enjoying yourselves. Take care and lots of luv xxx

Justine Hi Betty and Rich God it all sounds sooo amazing! You're making my dull little life seem duller! I'm off to Ireland in 2 days though, so there! Although there's so much thick fog loads of flights have been cancelled (dont u just love england?!) so fingers crossed we'll make it for xmas! Anyway i miss you loads. Can't believe you're doing so many long bus journeys, i did one in thailand and never again it was the train after that! Keep up the chocolate eating Betty im sure with all the walking you're still as skinny as ever. Big kisses, have a great christmas and new year xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Laura (Sister of Rich) Hiya, hope u are both ok. Just got in from work and havin a cuppa!! Can't beat tea really can you?! Hope you can get the photos up soon. Want to see what South America's like. Speak soon. Love Laura x x

just spent 30 minutes looking at aus photos....looks like you didnt miss much.... safe travels rounds South America guys...looks great so far gaz xxx

Hi everyone We are now in a place called Cusco in Peru. We spent a very enjoyable 4 days in Santiago despite the swealtering weather and are embarking on the inca trail tomorrow. We will do an update from there as will hopefully have much more to write about. Hope everyone is well Love Rich and Beth

Kezza & Chimp Hey guys! Hope your travelling is still as enjoyable as ever! Sounds like ya still having lots and lots of fun! Me and Chimp have met up and gone away for the weekend! I visited him yesterday in Oxford and today we've come to visit his bro Dave and Laura in Bath for the weekend So we're in for a fun weekend! Chimp says he is missing you just like i am! We both miss ya like mad Rich! Can't wait to see ya when ya get back! Oh I've booked my 21st birthday party for 24 February! so i hope you will be able to make it! Anyway keep in touch! Lots of love Kezza and Chimp x x x x x

Vivien & Michael Dear Beth & Rich Just looked at all your lovely pics - yes we have actually been to some of those places !!! Karunda, Port Douglas, Whitsundays etc they are great! Naomi will be there soon too. Michael has just come back from southern India! where he did a charity cycle ride - only 50 miles per day - at his age too!!!! NZ Looks wonderful - have fun and enjoy yourselves.

Laura (Sister of Rich) Hiya, I've sent you an email Rich. Don't know which you look at first but anyway, hope are enjoying your last few days in New Zealand and speak to you soon, hopefully. P.s not at home tomoro when you ring as going to salsa!!! xx

nay "i'm-becoming-a-groupy" collins to b and r, i think I have left too many messages on your blog, id better play it cool for a bit and act like i dont care where you are and what an amazing time your having, but while I do care, I will write this message... so... you look like your having an amazing time! I will be in your hemisphere before long (go to oz on 26th November), maybe if I shout loud enough when I get there you will be able to hear me, you never know, its worth a try... we all know how loud i can shout! i miss you and love you but i'll never forgive you for forgetting my birthday! ha ha ha... (evil laugh)...may it haunt you forever!!! nay xxx

Jess Fox(laus mate) Hey Rich, Beth ive not met you, but hey too! sounds like you two are having an amazing time, lau only just sent me the web site link, but im very jealous! its given me lots of ideas for when i finally graduate! have a great rest of journey!! Jess x

Rich and Beth Hi guys, thanks for all the messages again, is great to hear from everyone! Been gone almost 14 weeks now!! We're currently in Fox Glacier (not the big piece of ice itself, but the village) and are off to do a walk on there in a bit. Not got too long on the net again, so we're just checking in and will do an update in a few days time. Hope everyone is well Lots of Love Rich and Beth